Sr Analyst, Total Rewards

About the role

The Senior Analyst, Total Rewards supports the design, analysis, implementation, and optimization of comprehensive total rewards programs. This hands-on role leverages strong analytical skills and benefits and compensation expertise to deliver data-driven insights, support regulatory compliance, and improve program effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Analyze total rewards programs, including compensation, benefits, retirement, and leave programs, to evaluate competitiveness, cost effectiveness, utilization trends, and employee impact.
• Prepare actionable reports, dashboards, analytical models, and supporting documentation for leadership and employee communications.
• Support strategy and governance for the company’s 401(k), pension, and health and welfare plans, including coordination with recordkeepers, advisors, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage vendor coordination across total rewards programs, including benefits carriers, leave administrators, retirement recordkeepers, brokers, and consultants; oversee performance, contracts, SLAs, and issue resolution.
• Partner with external vendors and consultants on plan design, RFPs and ongoing performance management.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for employee benefits, including retirement, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA/HSA, wellness, and leave programs.
• Support annual total rewards cycles, including merit reviews, incentive planning, open enrollment, post-cycle analysis, and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline administration, enhance HRIS data accuracy, and strengthen employee communications and tools.
• Maintain confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive employee and financial data.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, related field or equivalent experience.
• 4–7 years of progressive experience in total rewards.
• Deep working knowledge of benefit plans, fiduciary governance, ERISA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, and related regulations.
• Advanced Excel proficiency, practical understanding of AI tools, and experience with HRIS platforms; Workday preferred.
• Proven ability to translate complex data into clear insights and recommendations for diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with job evaluation and analysis, compensation survey interpretation, and market pricing.
• Professional certifications, such as SHRM, CEBS, WorldatWork CCP/CBP, or retirement plan credentials.
• Demonstrated success in process improvement, technology-enabled solutions, and cross-functional collaboration.